High-Volume Image-Guided Injections in Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathy in a Young Active Military Population: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic Achilles and patellar tendinopathy are a significant burden in physically active populations. High-volume image-guided injection (HVIGI) proposes to strip away associated neovascularity, disrupt painful nerve ingrowth, and facilitate rehabilitation.

Purpose

To investigate the efficacy of HVIGI with and without steroid relative to placebo.

Study design

Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1.

Methods

A total of 62 participants were recruited between May 25, 2016, and March 5, 2020. Participants were men aged 18 to 55 years with Achilles or patellar tendinopathy of at least 6-month chronicity that had not improved with nonoperative management (including physical therapy and shockwave therapy), with ultrasound evidence of neovasculariz

SUBMITTER: Barker-Davies RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9003662 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature